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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,252.32, 544,872.99 and 163,431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,252.32, 544,872.99 and 163,431.59 is: 245,144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,252.32 : 544,872.99 = 163,431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,252.32/544,872.99 = 163,431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,252.32x = 544,872.99 × 163,431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,252.32x = 89,049,460,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,049,460,465.94/363,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,144.92

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